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- Title
A novel COL6A2 mutation causing late-onset limb-girdle muscular dystrophy.
- Authors
Jokela, Manu; Lehtinen, Sara; Palmio, Johanna; Saukkonen, Anna-Maija; Huovinen, Sanna; Vihola, Anna; Udd, Bjarne
- Abstract
Limb-girdle muscular dystrophies (LGMD) are genetic disorders characterized by weakness of predominantly proximal limb and trunk muscles due to progressive loss of muscle tissue. Collagen VI-related muscular dystrophies usually display more generalized muscle involvement combined with contractures and/or hyperlaxity of distal finger joints. LGMD-like phenotype of collagenopathy has only rarely been described and as reported is usually of childhood onset. We identified a Finnish family with COL6A2-related LGMD with autosomal dominant inheritance and very late onset at 40–60 years of age. Since the mutation was previously unreported, the pathognomonic findings on muscle MRI were the decisive clue for the correct diagnosis.
- Subjects
LIMB-girdle muscular dystrophy; GENETIC disorders; MUSCULAR dystrophy; FINGER joint
- Publication
Journal of Neurology, 2019, Vol 266, Issue 7, p1649
- ISSN
0340-5354
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1007/s00415-019-09307-y